naming patterns in England

[foxglove]

Hi,
Does anyone have detailed information regarding naming patterns in the UK.
Surnames were often used as middle names and I would like to know if there was a set pattern to this practice.
i.e. was the surname of a male or female grandparent designated to a specific child or grandchild, in a specific order of birth?
I recently found the marriage of my 4th grandparents, Daniel BREEDS and Sarah FRIEND in 1797.
Although I felt certain I had the right couple, I was somewhat hesitant....
Until today, that is, when I noticed the name of one of their grandchildren - Joseph FRIEND Fuggle.

If there was a specific pattern this would be most useful.

[Chris in 1066Land]

Hi Foxglove

A similar question appeared a short time ago

If you click on this link

http://www.rootschat.co.uk/forum/index.php?board=46;action=display;threadid=3652

You should be able to read the correspondence at that time

Chris in 1066Land